july 16, 2010

Jan Gets a Blog!
I realized one of my long-time goals and launched my Girl on the Go blog covering travel-related news, events in Atlanta and relationships. Check out other blogs from travelgirl contributors here.

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Biking for Breast Cancer

We've all heard of walking for breast cancer, but Atlanta resident Daniel Palazzolo is riding his motorcycle more than 11,000 miles, from Atlanta to the Arctic Circle of Alaska and back to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. A firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service, Daniel will begin his journey July 23 in honor of his sister Kris, who was recently diagnosed with the disease. He'll be writing about it along the way, so she will have something to read during chemo. Donate to the cause or find out more about his story at www.atltotheartic.com. Good luck Daniel!

All Hail USA!

Looking for inspiration for your next road trip? Check out the free itineraries from Lonely Planet. A new downloadable PDF is posted each week on their Facebook page, and will continue through Labor Day. Just a few that are already posted include Route 66: Monitoring the Mother Road, Pacific Northwest Grand Tour and New Jersey Diners: Open 24 Hours. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Lake Lovers' Trail. The itineraries will appear in the book "USA’s Best Trips: 99 Themed Itineraries Across America" coming out in September. Visit http://bit.ly/LP-Trips. And be sure to send us a postcard.

I'm on a Boat

That could be your Facebook status with this amazing package from Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, which has teamed up with the SBR Yacht Charter Club for a unique package. Get a two-night stay alone with a two-hour luxury boat rental for up to 11 of your friends around the bay in San Diego. Don't worry – your personal captain is at the wheel while you sit back and enjoy. At night you'll get VIP access to the 207 nightclub. The package is available through October 30, with a rate starting at $713 for two nights. www.hardrockhotelsd.com, www.sbryachtcharterclub.com

Pick of the Week

So I'm a sucker for anything that promises me results in five minutes, so how about the ability to be gorgeous? Urban Cowgirl offers the 5 Minutes to Gorgeous Kit, an oh-so-cute cosmetic bag filled with the essentials we all need: concealer, blush, eye bling trio with brush, mascara and lip-gloss. It's perfect for travel or to carry with you everywhere so you're never caught with that but-I-don't-have-make-up-on! feeling. And we love this – you can watch a short video lesson on how to use all the products on their website. $88 at www.urbancowgirl.com